It’s not how long you sleep—but how well—that may determine your brain health, according to new scientific findings.

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and, ...

An analysis of the Einstein Aging Study data showed that older adults who experience longer nighttime wakefulness tend to ...

Share on Pinterest Data from five population studies suggest that better sleep may help protect cognitive function in adults. Image credit: ismagilov/Getty Images. A new analysis looking at data from ...

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Brain boost from exercise and deep sleep lasts through the next day, recent research shows. Image credit: BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy. Previous research shows that the “boost” the brain receives from ...

If you've suffered from a bad night's sleep, a day of brain fog, sluggishness and distractions is often on the cards. But you're in luck: scientists have revealed a simple way to banish the brain fog ...

Sleeping long has a negative effect on brain performance, especially in people who are depressed, according to the findings of a new study. It suggests that sleep might be a modifiable risk factor for ...

Sleep disorders are associated with greater cognitive impairment and poorer instrumental activities of daily living in patients with AD.

People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in the January 3, 2024, online ...

Share on Pinterest Lack of sleep may reduce the cognitive benefits of physical activity, study finds. Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers looked at cognitive function over 10 years in 8,958 people aged ...